Module 5 Lesson 11 Flashcards
What is a federal system? Select the one correct answer.
A. It is a political system in which popular assemblies make decision for the government.
B. It is a division of power between national government and state governments with both levels have specific powers.
C. It is a political system where the states or provinces dominate in decision making.
D. It is a political system where the national government dominates in decision making.
B. It is a division of power between national government and state governments with both levels have specific powers.
Which statement characterizes a unitary system of government? Select the one correct answer.
A. The central government controls the allocation of funds spent at the local level.
B. The central government cannot change boundaries of states/provinces.
C. Voters elect governors of local provinces or states.
D. The Articles of Confederation formed a unitary government.
A. The central government controls the allocation of funds spent at the local level.
What is a power reserved to the states under the Constitution? Select the one correct answer.
A. The power to regulate trade with neighboring states is reserved to the states.
B. The power to levy taxes is reserved to the states.
C. The power to permit slavery is reserved to the states.
D. The power to structure state governments is reserved to the states.
D. The power to structure state governments is reserved to the states.
Which power is a reserved power of the national government under the Constitution? Select the one correct answer.
A. The power to maintain a military force is reserved to the national government.
B. The power to regulate intrastate trade is reserved to the national government.
C. The power to levy taxes directly on citizens is reserved to the national government.
D. The power to regulate international trade is reserved to the national government.
D. The power to regulate international trade is reserved to the national government.
What is a key role of supreme courts in a federal system? Select the one correct answer.
A. A key role of supreme courts is to make sure that the national government has all power.
B. A key role of supreme courts is to resolve disputes between the national government and the state governments.
C. A key role of supreme courts is to uphold the ideals of unwritten constitutions.
D. A key role of supreme courts is to prosecute citizens for violating state laws.
B. A key role of supreme courts is to resolve disputes between the national government and the state governments.
Which statement is true of unitary and federal systems? Select the one correct answer.
A. Only the national government can tax individuals.
B. Only the states can tax individuals.
C. Only state governments can charge someone with criminal actions.
D. The state and national governments can tax individuals.
D. The state and national governments can tax individuals.
Which statement is true regarding the federal system of government? Select the one correct answer.
A. Federalist systems have no significant disadvantages.
B. Federalist systems are best for all countries.
C. Federalist systems always include checks and balances.
D. Federalist systems work best In countries that are large and diverse.
D. Federalist systems work best In countries that are large and diverse.
Which statement about federal and unitary systems is most accurate? Select the one correct answer.
A. In a federal system, power is concentrated in the states. In a unitary system, power is concentrated in the national government.
B. In a federal system, powers are divided between states and national governments. In a unitary system, all power is held within the national government.
C. The United States and Japan have federal systems while Great Britain and Canada have unitary systems.
D. There are more countries today with federal systems than with unitary systems.
B. In a federal system, powers are divided between states and national governments. In a unitary system, all power is held within the national government.
